State License Requirements

To be eligible to hold a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate (Salespersons) License you must:

1. Be 18 years of age.
2. Be honest, truthful, of good character.
3. Have high school diploma or GED.
4. Complete and pass the state approved 63 hour Sales Associate Pre-License course.
5. Pass the Florida State Sales Associate Licensing Exam.

Florida or US residence is not required.

To be eligible to hold a Florida Real Estate Brokers License you must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Have high school diploma or GED.
3. Complete and pass the state approved 72 hour Brokers Pre-License course.
4. Hold an active Sales Associate license for 12 months out of the past 5 years.
5. Completed applicable Sales Associate post license education.
6. Submit application to the Division of Real Estate with the appropriate fee.
7. Pass the Florida State Broker Licensing Exam.

Florida or US residence is not required.

The State of Florida, Division of Real Estate requires each applicant to complete an application that includes submitting fingerprints. The application approval process can take up to 90 days to complete, however most candidates get approved in 4-6 weeks. It is perfectly acceptable to apply before starting the education process. 

Once you have been approved by the State and you have completed the required education you are ready to call and schedule to take your state exam. The state exam is a computerized test offered at state approved testing sites throughout the state. A score of 75% is required to pass the state exam and to receive a real estate license.

EDUCATION PROCESS

Each applicant is required to complete a 63 hour, state approved, Salesperson pre-license course and successfully complete and pass the final course exam with a minimum score of 70%. The course is a comprehensive study of Florida real estate principles, practices, laws and real estate math.

This information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change without notice.